Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by John Clark (Monday), Jule Selbo (Tuesday), Joe Souza (Thursday), and Vaughn Hardacker (Friday).
In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly at Maine Crime Writers:
From Kathy Lynn Emerson: Face Down Across the Western Sea, book seven my the Face Down series featuring sixteenth-century gentlewoman, herbalist, and sleuth, Susanna, Lady Appleton, is back in print as of October 3 in a newly-edited trade paperback edition. That means the first seven novels are now available at $15.99 each and can be ordered by any bookseller or library, although (since they are Print on Demand) they will not ordinarily be found on the shelves in bookstores. Here’s the blurb for this one:
When Queen Elizabeth wants to prove England has an ancient claim to the New World on the far side of what was then known as “the Western Sea,” she orders a group of scholars to find evidence of early settlements. Susanna is drawn into intrigue and danger through her friendship with Sir Walter Pendennis, who is hosting the summit at his Cornwall manor house. When one of the learned gentlemen is murdered, everyone is a suspect.
The remaining three mysteries in the series and a collection of all sixteen short stories featuring characters from it (Lady Appleton’s World) will be released between now and February of 2025.
Coming on October 23rd, my new stand alone thriller from Encircle Publications:
Still on the fence about attending the New England Crime Bake (crime bake.org)? The crime writing community is a vibrant and supportive one. It’s a great place to talk writing and make connections. Here’s what Kate Flora will be doing there:
JULE SELBO. Wanted to let you know I will also be doing a Master Class at 2024 CRIME BAKE on November 8 (first day). It’ll be a fun, fresh way to look at your story and the various elements that make it up. And get you over some of the hurdles that all authors face by using new writing tools! CRIME BAKE is an excellent opportunity to meet other writers, see writers you’ve known for a while, share news and tips. DEDHAM Massachusetts – a location that’s easy to get to! Put it on your calendar!
An invitation to readers of this blog: Do you have news relating to Maine, Crime, or Writing? We’d love to hear from you. Just comment below to share.
And a reminder: If your library, school, or organization is looking for a speaker, we are often available to talk about the writing process, research, where we get our ideas, and other mysteries of the business, along with the very popular “Making a Mystery” with audience participation, and “Casting Call: How We Staff Our Mysteries.” We also do programs on Zoom. Contact Kate Flora
